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BYD Dolphin Surf
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BYD's cheapest car is based on something called a Seagull elsewhere in the world.
BYD’s Dolphin Surf is the big Chinese brand’s smallest car, and it began life in the Chinese market as the Seagull, terrifying western car makers with its tiny price tag. However, the Seagull needed serious reengineering to meet European crash safety standards, so it arrives here as the Dolphin Surf, costing around the same as a Hyundai Inster. Decent to drive, and with a useable range, it does suffer from a cheap-feeling cabin.
BYD Dolphin Surf Tech Specs
Model featuredBYD Dolphin Surf
Official WLTP range between charges220-310km
Battery details (usable capacity)30-43.2kWh (LFP)
Electric motor details65/115kW single front-mounted motor
Fastest recharging rate85kW on DC, 11kW on AC
Energy consumption15.5-16.0kWh/100km
Maximum power output88/156hp
Maximum torque output175/220Nm
0-100km/h9.1/11.1 seconds
Towing capability
Kerb weight1,369/1,465kg
Last updated on August 15, 2025
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Car Reviews | BYD Dolphin Surf (2025) | CompleteCar.ie
BYD Dolphin Surf (2025) May 2025
The Dolphin Surf is BYD’s smallest car to date, but it retains many of the features seen in its larger models.
by Dave Humphreys
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